Saturday, 7 July 2012

Finish along 2012 2nd Quarter round up

I hope this doesnt sound too much like I'm bragging, but I'm really happy with the finishes I got done for second quarter. Don't get me wrong, I didn't manage everything, but its the things I did finish that make me really happy.

I finished the Not so hidden stars quilt.

This had never been a favourite. I had gone off the fabrics. The solid I ordered to go with them was nothing like the Internet picture and I was never all that happy with what arrived. However one night I decided that I really wanted to do a nice and simple top that I wouldn't labour over too obsessively... and that is what I got.

I was never very impressed with my Free Motion Quilting. This was the first time I'd attempted it on a whole quilt before... It went wonky all over the shop....

But you know what? I love it, and I use it every single day.

I kept up to date (with a wee bit of a wobble, but nothing too bad) with bee blocks.

Flying Geese block for Trudi, inspired by a quilt in the Fat Quarterly Shape Workout book which I have misplaced so I cant tell you who did the original quilt. Will update later, promise.

Not only did I manage to get my own two bee blocks finished this quarter, I had a flash of inspiration and got the entire quilt done too!

If you'll forgive me for saying it again, I really love this quilt!!

Also on my list to finish in the second quarter were the following -

"It would also be nice to get Stained II finished, otherwise this QAL could be the longest and slowest in history..."

Nope, not finished yet... but maybe that's encouraging for those taking part?!

"Also, I hope to get at least 1 out of the 3 planned mini quilts done."

Frustratingly, two out of three are now finished, but I never took photos and now they are with their recipients. Numpty.

"And I hope to get 1 at worst, all 3 at best, of the quilts done for my bestie."

One is completely finished. One has been quilted, and its ready to bind. One has been quilted and binding sewn to front, it just needs hand stitched to back. Am meeting bestie on Monday (woohoo!) and will, fingers crossed, have them done and ready to hand over. Get ready for a three quilts in one post sometime next week!

19 comments:

I'm so glad we got to see your bee quilt again - it's marvellous! I love your hidden stars quilt and I'm glad you fell in love with it once it was finished! Your flying geese block is wonderful (Can I have it? I'm sure Trudi won't mind!) and you've sparked all sorts of ideas in my head - must get sketching! And yes, I like the fact that you haven't finished Stained II yet - it means that by the time I finish the QAL won't be a dim and distant memory ;o) Have fun with your bestie and don't forget to take loads of photos of the quilts!!

I tell you what, for somebody who sleeps a lot, you sure pack it all in! :D Love, no, LOVE you bee quilt, thanks for my block it is fabulous! Love the hidden stars, ok ... I'lls top gushing! Have a fantabulous time on Monday! x